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2024’s Primary Season is Already Chaos
Jan 11, 2024
Ari Berman, voting-rights reporter for Mother Jones, talks about the chaos of the upcoming 2024 primary season, discussing the disorganized nature of the contests, the confusion of the primary calendar, and the significance of early states like Iowa. He also highlights the controversy and confusion surrounding the Nevada primaries, criticizing the parties for disenfranchising voters.
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- The disorganization and lack of clarity in the primary process raise concerns about democratic health and voter engagement.
- The divergences in dates and processes reflect the political motivations and preferences of each party, causing further confusion in the primary calendar.
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The Confusing Primary Calendar: Chaos and Disorganization
The upcoming primary calendar for the 2024 election has been characterized as extremely disorganized compared to past primaries. The Iowa caucuses, usually held on a Tuesday, are scheduled for Monday, which is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Democratic and Republican primaries are not being held on the same date, adding to the confusion. While the process may seem orderly due to the lack of competitive primaries, the whole calendar would be a complete mess if there were competitive races. The disorganization and lack of clarity in the primary process raise concerns about democratic health and voter engagement.
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